Oil and gas remain important in ASEAN
Southeast Asia is among the fastest growing regions today, with economic development and energy security, including access to basic energy needs, remaining the region’s priority, said Acting Permanent Secretary of the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office Pengiran Haji Jamra Weira bin Pengiran Haji Petra.
Energy transition requires regional collaboration, says minister
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof yesterday highlighted the Sultanate’s vital move toward energy transition during his keynote address at the launch of the Energy Seminar ‘A Just Energy Transition Towards Green and Sustainable […]
Newest electric car hits Brunei shores
China’s leading electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) is looking at making a huge impact in Brunei‘s electric car market with the launch of the BYD ATTO 3 next Saturday. The news of BYD entering the Sultanate with the debut of BYD ATTO 3 was announced by Maju Motors Sdn Bhd Managing Director […]
Climate change actions will spur green growth, says Brunei Finance Minister
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 24 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Actions addressing the impacts of climate change, including energy transition, will offer opportunities to drive growth in green jobs and low carbon technologies.
China, Brunei agree to boost bilateral ties as leaders meet in Bangkok
China and Brunei on Friday agreed to enhance bilateral relations when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam in Bangkok, Thailand on the sidelines of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
Cambodia, Brunei vow to reinforce ties, cooperation: joint statement
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — Cambodia and Brunei on Monday vowed to reinforce their bilateral relations and cooperation for mutual benefits, according to a joint statement. The statement was issued at the end of a one-day state visit of Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah to Cambodia, as the two countries marked the 30th anniversary […]
Shell takes investment decision on Malaysia-Brunei ultra-deepwater field development
UK supermajor Shell has taken the final investment decision on the phase four development of its Gumusut-Kakap-Geronggong-Jagus East deep-water development, with plans to develop two fields discovered in Bruneian waters through a tie-back to its existing Gumusut-Kakap production facilities offshore Sabah, East Malaysia.
EV adoption in Brunei remains low
Up to end of August, there are 19 electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Brunei Darussalam and the owners primarily use their own home charging units to power their vehicle.
Singapore and Brunei to boost cooperation in energy, green economy, food and medical supply resilience
Singapore and Brunei will deepen cooperation in the areas of energy, the green economy, and food and medical supply resilience, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Wednesday (Aug 24).
Brunei to accelerate FinTech and green finance
Green finance and financial technology (FinTech) can transform the country’s economy and society at large, to be more inclusive, resilient and sustainable, said Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy Khairuddin Abdul Hamid (pic) at the Brunei Economy Programme held at Anggerek Desa Technology Park on Thursday (Aug 11).